Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea.

Look what you can make out of bamboo poles and climbing rope in 23 days--if you are artists.

See this fascinating documentary about the dedicated man who created a forest the size of Central Park.

What could be lovelier than a butterfly; even when it is made out of a can of beer.

This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet.

It's a place to get and replace free books, and the architecture is local to each town.

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.

Can you bear to look at these intimate and frightening photos of grizzly bears.

The small gardens are new and innovative and changing the way we look at them.

Thought there wasn't enough variety? Now it is endless.

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps

Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.

"Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here.

We are in the middle of a mass timber construction revolution. What is everyone talking about here?

I am not convinced this can work but I will give it a try.

Aluminum is replacing plastic to deceive "environmentally conscious consumers" into buying an equally damaging single use container.

Who says you can't take it with you?

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."

Who needs concrete when this foundation design will take the load?

I am beside myself with excitement over drywall and linoleum.

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Apple just bought its first load of greener aluminum. But you cannot call it carbon-free.

I know what I am shopping for this weekend: Fire extinguishers.

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide.

It's an ingenious design that means you'll never have to choose between the two again.

There are lots of ways to put a tree to good use.

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.

This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.

This amazingly detailed cowhide rug is digitally printed. Get the rustic look for to tie a room together without the guilt.

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.

Who needs Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Indego Africa gives #FairTuesday a fashionable and affordable twist with colorful jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

Photographer Corrie White has a skill for making water pose for the camera in amazing ways.

We didn't do a gift guide this year, but we are big on recycling.

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.

A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation.

Don’t expect spotlights, airbrushing, waif-like models or a minimalist catwalk. The fashion show at PalletFest in Dever, featuring upcycled one-of-a-kind garments, was much more colorful and crafty.

No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind.

The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women.

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.

What would you do if you had a million dollars?

Bold and refined, these wearable works of art also allude to the object's unspoken history.

Learn how to prepare food in an energy-efficient manner, use equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodge toxic chemicals with our "How To" guide

Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?

New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.